Details of enquires made by Hi-Tech Crime Enquiry Cell and District Cyber Cells in connection with the Cyber related matters 2009-2011

Sl.No.

DISTRICT / UNIT

2009

2010

2011

1

TRIVANDRUM CITY

4913

4818

2428

2

TRIVANDRUM RURAL

1588

2094

2523

3

KOLLAM CITY

1508

1597

2055

4

KOLLAM RURAL

-

-

53

5

ALAPUZHA

52

5668

6470

6

PATHANAMTHITTA

1299

1781

3032

7

KOTTAYAM

2071

4485

6401

8

IDUKKI

1142

1006

1910

9

KOCHI CITY

4401

10542

9769

10

ERNAKULAM RURAL

1530

5531

5511

11

THRISSUR CITY

3944

5488

1052

12

THRISSUR RURAL

-

-

4395

13

MALAPPUARAM

2970

5133

4376

14

PALAKKAD

1507

4441

5074

15

KOZHIKODE CITY

2468

4976

2791

16

KOZHIKODE RURAL

0

2330

2751

17

WAYANAD

936

1200

2000

18

KANNUR

2533

3371

5501

19

KASARAGOD

326

1069

1815

20

HI-TECH CRIME ENQUIRY CELL

3788

4440

3698

TOTAL

36976

69970

73605

Internet Guidelines for Children

The objective of the guidelines to the children is not only for imposing restrictions or limiting to their access for restricted sites but also to help children in understanding the necessity for the rules to access the internet so that they can take the responsibility for their own actions and to develop their own judgment on their actions and consequences thereof.
Some useful guidelines for internet users:

Agree what types of sites are permissible (or safe) to access

Don't reveal your password to others

Don’t open e-mails from people whom you don’t know

Others privacy and safety are equally important as ours

Don’t trust anyone online while using chat, e-mail or other online services.

Don't give out personal information, photos, family details online

Uncomfortable mails may be reported to parents or authorities

Avoid face-to-face meetings with online friends

Be aware of copyright issues while using the online information.

Don’t click links or URLs that look suspicious

Avoid downloading free softwares which may contain viruses

Common Characteristics of Phishing Scam Emails

Unsolicited requests for sensitive information

Content appears genuine

Disguised hyperlinks and sender address

Email consists of a clickable image

Generic Greetings

Use various ruses to entice recipients to click

The customer's account details need to be updated due to a software or security upgrade.

The customer's account may be terminated if account details are not provided within a specified time frame.

Suspect or fraudulent activity involving the user's account has been detected and the user must therefore provide information urgently.

Routine or random security procedures require that the user verify his or her account by providing the requested information.

What to do if you receive a Suspected Phishing Scam?

DO NOT click on any links in the scam email.

DO NOT supply any personal information of any kind as a result of the email

DO NOT reply to the email or attempt to contact the senders in any way.

DO NOT supply any information on the bogus website that may appear in your browser if you have clicked a link in the email.

DO NOT open any attachments that arrive with the email

REPORT the phishing scam – confirm with the organization for authenticity of the email received.

DELETE the email as soon as possible.

General Scam Indicators

Be wary of unsolicited emails that:

Promise you money, jobs or prizes

Ask for donations

Propose lucrative business deals

Ask you to provide sensitive personal information

Ask you to follow a link to a website and log on to an account.

Do not’s for Mobile Users

Do not give your mobile phone numbers while chatting over the internet to avoid stalking. And do not lend it either.

Do not use or buy a used SIM card. Make sure your SIM card is bought and registered under your name with your permanent address,

Do not lend your mobile phone, and try to password protect the phone if the facility is available in the handset.

Do not use the mobile for obscene/pornographic images, videos or SMS and MMS.

Do not assume that any crime done with your mobile is undetectable.

Take care when using your phone in public places – do not flash it around

Avoid leaving your phone unattended - treat it like you would treat your wallet or purse

Make a note of the mobile's serial number - you can find it by typing *#06# on your phone. The serial number can help to track the mobile if it's ever stolen / lost.

Call the service provider immediately, in case your mobile phone is stolen. They will block use of the stolen SIM card in their network.

Report it to the police as soon as the crime occurs.

Cell Phone Etiquettes

There are certain things people just shouldn't do with cell phones.

Do not talk on your cell phone while driving.

Do not talk on your cell phone in classrooms. (You’re disturbing others too!)

Turn your cell phone to silent/vibrate mode in Places of Worship, Funerals, Job Interviews, Banks and places where you are requested to do so.

Turn off your cell phone in flights.

Turn off the cell phones, where there is any kind of such direction from the authorities.

Do not take photos / videos using cell phones without consent of others.

Do not send, transfer or store pornographic contents using cell phones.

Turn your cell phone off when you are at the movies or at least don't check the messages – people around you will be disturbed by the screen light up.

Never take a personal mobile call during a business meeting. This includes interviews and meetings with co-workers or subordinates.

Maintain at least a 10-foot zone from anyone while talking.

Never talk in elevators, libraries, museums, restaurants, cemeteries, theaters, dentist or doctor waiting rooms, places of worship, auditoriums or other enclosed public spaces, such as hospital emergency rooms or buses.

And don't have any emotional conversations in public, ever.

Don't use loud and annoying ring tones that destroy concentration and eardrums.

Never "multi-task" by making calls while shopping, banking, waiting in line or conducting other personal business.

Help the Law Enforcement Agencies to serve you better.

Public Awareness Programs

Hi-Tech Crime Enquiry Cell is conducting awareness classes on Cyber Crimes among Public/Educational Insitututions those who require for the same. The program includes present scenario of cyber related offences, use and misuse of Information Communication Technology, offences and punishments, Do’s and Don’ts to be followed by the General Public/Students etc.

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